Melissa G. Andrieux

Partner

Litigation Department

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Melissa G. Andrieux

Lawyer Information:

Name: Melissa G. Andrieux
Phone: 914.381.7600 x327
Position: Partner
Email: mandrieux@dorflaw.com
Title: Chief Development Officer
Department/Group: Litigation Department

Lawyer Overview

Melissa G. Andrieux, Esq. is a Partner at Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP, where she brings over 20 years of litigation experience to her practice in the firm's Commercial Litigation Department. In this capacity, she advises clients on complex commercial disputes and matters requiring both rigorous legal acumen and strategic counsel.

Commercial Litigation Practice

Ms. Andrieux is a seasoned trial lawyer whose practice centers on high-stakes commercial disputes for businesses navigating consequential legal challenges. She has represented clients across industries in matters where the outcome has real operational, financial, and reputational stakes, and where the difference between a good lawyer and the right one is clarity under pressure.

Her litigation instincts were forged in the courtroom. Before entering private practice, Ms. Andrieux served as an Assistant District Attorney in Queens County, where she tried cases before judges and juries, examined and cross-examined witnesses, and developed the factual command and advocacy discipline that define her work today. That foundation, built in a setting where cases are won or lost on preparation, credibility, and execution, informs how she approaches every commercial matter she handles

As a partner in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, Ms. Andrieux brings that same courtroom orientation to complex business disputes. She counsels clients with directness and precision, helping them understand not only the legal landscape but the practical consequences of each strategic choice. Her experience spans a broad range of commercial matters and industries, and she is equally effective advising clients on litigation strategy at the outset and advocating for them when the dispute cannot be resolved short of trial.

Chief Development Officer

In addition to her litigation practice, Ms. Andrieux serves as the firm's Chief Development Officer, positioning her at the intersection of legal practice, business strategy, and organizational culture. She is responsible for designing and executing the firm's business development strategy, strengthening key client relationships, and identifying opportunities for expansion across industries and practice areas. She works to enhance client service delivery, drive revenue growth, and cultivate long-term partnerships. Through a relationship-focused approach, she plays a pivotal role in broadening the firm's reach and visibility in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Ms. Andrieux is also a member of the firm’s leadership team on matters of culture and inclusion. She fosters an environment where all employees feel welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, and consults with the firm’s clients and other businesses on the development of their own inclusion and belonging strategies, trainings, and related initiatives.

Beyond the firm, Ms. Andrieux builds and maintains relationships with community groups, consultants, business and legal organizations, and industry networks to stay ahead of trends, implement best practices, and advocate for inclusion in the broader community. Prior to joining Dorf Nelson & Zauderer, she served as an Assistant District Attorney in Queens County, New York, and as an attorney at a New York civil litigation firm.

Community & Inclusion Leadership

A nationally recognized thought leader, Ms. Andrieux is regularly called upon to speak at the intersection of law, business development, and inclusion. She is featured in 914 Inc. Magazine's 2022 and 2023 issues devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has been recognized as one of the Power Players in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by PoliticsNY and amMetro New York.

Ms. Andrieux is an active member of the Business Council of Westchester, the county's largest business membership organization, where she serves as an Ambassador, mentoring new members through their first year. She is also an active member of the New York State Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, Westchester County Bar Association, Women's Bar Association of the State of New York, and the Westchester Women's Bar Association, where she previously served as a board member and co-chair of the DEI Committee.

Awards & Recognitions

  • Business Council of Westchester 2023 Ambassador of the Year (January 10, 2024)
  • Power Players in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, PoliticsNY and amMetro New York (August 16, 2023)
  • American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women 2023 Long Island Woman of Impact Winner (April 26, 2023)

Presentations & Lectures

  • Moderator, “Thriving in the Chaos: Mastering the Professional-Caregiver Balance,” New York State Bar Association, Women In Law Section (2026)
  • Panelist, “You Are Your Brand: Personal Branding for Future Attorneys,” Northeast Black Law Students Association 58 Annual Convention (2026)
  • Lecturer, “Foundations for Professionalism: Law School and Beyond,” New York Law School (2026)
  • Presenter, “Awareness to Action: Making Inclusion Real,” Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors Member Impact Meeting (2025)
  • Presenter, “Exploring Implicit Bias and Psychological Safety in the Legal Profession,” CLE Program, New York State Legislature Annual Meeting (2024)
  • Moderator, “Getting Out of Your Own Way: Overcoming Internal Roadblocks,” Westchester Women’s Bar Association (2024)
  • Presenter, “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging in the Legal Profession: Understanding the Whys and Hows from a 360° Perspective,” CLE Program, Office of the New York State Attorney General (2024)
  • Presenter, “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging in the Legal Profession: Understanding the Whys and Hows from a 360° Perspective,” CLE Program, Columbian Lawyers Association, 1st Judicial Department (2024)
  • Moderator/Panelist, 4th Annual Westchester Women’s Summit, “The ‘Yes’ Dilemma: How to Say ‘No’ Without Guilt” (2024)
  • Panelist, “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging In Practice: Navigating the Difficult Conversations,” presented by the Business Council of Westchester (2024)
  • Co-Presenter, “Diversity, Civility, Inclusion and Best Practices in the Legal Profession and the Courts”, CLE Program, New York State Bar Association (2023)
  • Moderator, “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Practice: Developing and Implementing Effective DEI Strategy”, presented by the Business Council of Westchester (2023)
  • Presenter, “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging in the Legal Profession: Understanding the Whys and Hows from a 360° Perspective”, CLE Program, Fairfield County Bar Association (2023)
  • Panelist, “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion In Practice- Continuing the Conversation”, presented by the Business Council of Westchester (2023)
  • Panelist, “Creating a Workforce Culture of Inclusion: Strategies for Promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion”, The Conference Board 27th Annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference (2023)
  • Panelist, “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in IP: Finding Balance with DEI and Women’s Initiatives”, ACI’s 3rd Annual Summit on Women Leaders in IP Law (2023)
  • Presenter, “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Legal Profession: Understanding the Whys and Hows from a 360° Perspective”, CLE Program, New York State Bar Association (2023)
  • Moderator, Maternal Health Convening Panel, presented by Rx Compassion (2023)
  • Panelist, 914 Inc. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Forum (2023)
  • Panelist, Westchester Women’s Bar Association, “Making A Difference: The Power of Mentorship & Sponsorship” (2023)
  • Panelist, Westchester Women’s Summit, “Making A Difference: The Power of Mentorship & Sponsorship” (2023)
  • Panelist, ChIPs Global Summit “Access, Equity and Allies”, presented by ChIPs (2022)
  • Panelist, “How Employers Have Implemented New Opportunities in DEI… and the Challenges that Remain” presented by the Business Council of Westchester (2022)
  • Guest Speaker, “To the Point: Advancing Women in Tech, Law & Policy”, presented by ChIPs (LinkedIn Live August 25, 2022)
  • Panelist, “Conversations That Matter: Growing Your Business Through Insightful & Persuasive Business Development Strategies” (2022)
  • Panelist, “Year One, Erin Bagwell and Frank Schaeffer Live In Conversation” presented by Gender Fair, The Balance Dilemma and HeyMama (2022)

Volunteer Positions

  • Board Member, New York Law School Alumni Association
  • Former Co-Chair DEI Committee, Westchester Women’s Bar Association